The duos then have three weeks to train before returning to the Strictly ballroom to perform live to the nation in a bid to impress judges Len Goodman, Craig Revel Horwood, Bruno Tonioli and Darcey Bussell.

TIM WONNACOTT

Age: 61

Relationship status: Married with three children

Originates from: was born in Devon, England and on 15 August 2011, was given the key to the city of Plymouth.

Famous for: as a presenter on BBC TV programmes, including Bargain Hunt

Past career: He has been Director of one of the world's oldest auction houses, Sotheby's

SCOTT MILLS

Age: 40

Best known for: BBC Radio 1 DJ

Relationship status: boyfriend called Brad Harris

Earns: Estimated £130,000 a year

Other: A musical based on his life was performed at Edinburgh Festival in 2009

JAKE WOOD

Age: 42

Best known for: Max Branning on EastEnders

Relationship status: Married to Alison Murray

Children: Amber and Buster

Other: is a supported of Arsenal football club

STEVE BACKSHALL

Age: 41

Best known for: BBC TV's Deadly 60

Relationship status: Single with no kids

Scariest moment: Being hunted by a polar bear

Other: Has won two BAFTAs

GREGG WALLACE

Age: 49

Best known for: MasterChef

Relationship status: Married and divorced three times

Children: Tom and Libby with second wife Denise

Other: Started career selling veg in Covent Garden

The hit BBC show will be presented by Tess Daly (pictured, right) and Claudia Winkleman (left)